Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc

Older adult services. Elmcor has supported the needs of seniors since 1981, by delivering a wide range of social, cultural, recreation and nutrition services that promote healthy aging directed to residents in East Elmhurst, Corona, and Jackson Heights and in Lefrak City. Operating several older adult facilities in East Elmhurst and Lefrak City, participants have access to education & recreation, case assistance, health management, cultural, nutrition education, telephone reassurance, friendly visiting, shopping assistance, technology, escort, health & exercise, information & referral and transportation services. In addition, we provide inter-generational activities, as well as local and out-of-state, international travel trips.

Youth services- Elmcor has four youth programs:Rise up program - 5-20 YEARS OF AGE provides positive alternatives and opportunities to youth, adolescents and young adults. Qualified counselors provide drug prevention/education services incorporating evidence-based and positive youth development interventions including- individual/group counseling, life-skills workshops, career, and education counseling, support services, and referrals.STEMs Saturdays:9-16 YEARS OF AGE STEM Saturdays is our Free weekend programming covering various topics related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M). Youth conduct hands-on labs; participate in workshops and training; educational trips, mentoring sessions with skilled professionals; and work with different themed projects on a 3-D Printer. Elmcors goal is to spark early career exploration and developing a diverse pipeline of young students and professionals for the ever-changing and quickly growing STEM economy. Recreation Program:8-21 YEARS OF AGE housed in a state-of-the-art professional regulation-sized gymnasium where youth can participate in an array of team sports: basketball, soccer, softball and learn boxing techniques in our boxing ring. Our recreation programs are designed to provide a safe space and promote the advancement of youth by encouraging athletic development through sports, health education, programming to help strengthen confidence and character. In addition to the traditional programs, we also provide competitive travel teams and many special events throughout the year.Todays Champions:Our Summer Camp Program provides a safe and nurturing environment for positive youth development, where young people can Learn, Create and have Fun! We provide a variety of activities where kids succeed, strengthen confidence and character, develop different skills, make new friends, connect with old friends and have fun. Our talented staff also collaborates with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners. Programs include: literacy groups, computers, art, mentoring, sports, and recreation, educational/cultural outings which all challenge our youth participants while making learning fun. Healthy meals and snacks are provided for all participants.